Comparison

bits vs The Pinball Wizard

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

bits

Engage in a new, fun, and addicting game challenge daily. Play live with friends, join global competitions, and keep your mind sharp with a variety of puzzles and action games. Limited rounds per day encourage a balanced lifestyle.

Highlights
  • New game every day
  • Addicting challenges
  • Play live with friends
  • Global leaderboards
  • Variety of 2D puzzles and 3D action games
  • Limited daily rounds
Features
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* The Official & Original Bits * Welcome to bits :) a new game every day Bits has endless supply of fun and addicting challenges. You'll never run out of things to play. Play live, start groups, chat with mates, see their daily scores! Maybe some AI. If you do tho mang, then play with ppl around the world! I, Flynn, the creator of Bits and overall legend am busy at work making you, new games every single day! I never sleep! I'm so tired! How bloody lucky are ya mate. Yep Honestly, I make whatever comes to mind when I look out the window, whatever peaks my interest ya know, whatever makes my ears go up and I convert that inspo into code and design like a kangaroo magician just for you, your eyeballs, ears and fingers to enjoy. Aw From super annoying 2D puzzles to engaging 3D action games, I've tried to make something for everyone. But look out, crikey a croc! Bits will keep your brain sharp and ya fingers movin. K You ONLY get a few rounds per day... except on Sundays. So you don't waste your time playing on qualtrons all day, go live ya life and get stuff done. Get out there and be your best self, help others and all that. But FIRST play bits in the morning... or at lunch or whatever... then do that other stuff later. In addition I'd like to note that Bits is like a fine grape-juice from Sicily, it just gets better and better with time. Each day that passes, Bits grows stronger and more interesting. Np Anyway, enough talk trying to convince you... you've already made your mind up to download now and join the growing community of absolute legends, all of us playing each and every day. Developed by Flynn in the down under, 'shrimp on the barbie' land of Australia. Thanks for supporting me, cheers mate, yeah where's me pluggers!? Remember AI is coming, Open or Closed, Grok or Grek, Sora or Sara. Bits is here to stay. ---------------------------------------- https://www.sandybaystudios.com/compliance/terms https://www.sandybaystudios.com/compliance/privacy

About

The Pinball Wizard

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

Highlights
  • Classic pinball physics
  • Roguelite progression system
  • Handcrafted tower tables
  • Pattern-driven boss battles
  • Perks and upgrades
  • Quick and deep mastery sessions
Features
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Pinball—with a twist. Your wizard is the ball. Climb the castle tower one floor at a time, master the flippers, and outplay cunning enemies. Get stronger with perks and upgrades, then come back for “one more” at-bat. If you love classic pinball physics and modern progression, this is your game. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • A Pinball Feel: Snappy flippers, lanes, rails, bumpers—tight, readable physics. • Roguelite Progression: Level up, choose upgrades, and discover shot synergies. • Tower Tables: Handcrafted dungeon floors with hazards, secrets, and shortcuts. • Boss Battle: Pattern-driven arenas that reward precision and timing. • Quick runs, Deep Mastery: perfect for short sessions or longer sessions If you enjoy The Pinball Wizard, please leave a review—it helps more pinball fans discover the tower!

Screenshots

bits4 screens
The Pinball Wizard4 screens

Verdict

The call

bits and The Pinball Wizard both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of bits's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's. The Pinball Wizard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. bits sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for bits against 4.7 for The Pinball Wizard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 587 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of bits's written reviews are positive against 66% of The Pinball Wizard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
bits versus The Pinball Wizard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbitsThe Pinball Wizard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (587 ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better66.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5871.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB309 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSandy Bay Studios Pty LtdFrosty Pop

Customer experience

bits

All ratings587 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.6%

The Pinball Wizard

All ratings1,104 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive66.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative22.1%

User reviews

bits

From 587 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎉 Fun and creative games
  • 🤝 Sense of community
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
  • 🕰️ Enjoyable daily challenge

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Limited play opportunities per day
  • 🔍 Lack of practice mode
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Streak loss issues

The Pinball Wizard

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
  • 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
  • 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
  • 🕰️ Short main campaign length
  • 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

Bugs and requests

bits

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Leaderboard score removal
  • Notification issues
  • Gameplay glitches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to play past daily games
  • More play attempts per day
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved streak preservation

The Pinball Wizard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Freezing when upgrading skills
  • Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Expanded character customization
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved enemy and level design

In-app purchases

2 purchases

bits

Subscriptions1
  • bits basic$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
4 purchases

The Pinball Wizard

One-time4
  • Gift$0.99
  • Gift$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Gift$3.99

Questions

Is bits free?
bits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Pinball Wizard free?
The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bits or The Pinball Wizard?
bits is rated higher. bits averages 4.7 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do bits or The Pinball Wizard have ads?
Both bits and The Pinball Wizard show ads.
Which is updated more often, bits or The Pinball Wizard?
bits ships an update fortnightly, and The Pinball Wizard fortnightly. Most recently, bits was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Pinball Wizard on October 22, 2026.

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